http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:56:39 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Optimize-Your-Slow-Windows-Computer/
How to Optimize Your Slow Windows Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/MLF5/HI3PALOB/F82MLF5HI3PALOB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/MLF5/HI3PALOB/F82MLF5HI3PALOB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/MLF5/HI3PALOB/F82MLF5HI3PALOB.SMALL.jpg somegeek This tutorial will show you some ways to optimize the performance of your Windows computer, especially if it is running very slowly. We all know how frustrating it can be for a computer to take what seems like an eternity to perform a seemingly simple task.  A slow computer can even cost you time an...
By: somegeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:47:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Old-VHS-Casette-Tape-To-Computer-Volum/
How to Turn Old VHS Casette Tape To Computer Volume Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/QEM9/HHS9CXWD/FZ4QEM9HHS9CXWD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/QEM9/HHS9CXWD/FZ4QEM9HHS9CXWD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/QEM9/HHS9CXWD/FZ4QEM9HHS9CXWD.SMALL.jpg A14 I love recycling old stuff and turn them into a useful devices such as ancient VHS Casette Tapes to volume controller and in this project i'm going to show you how. Materials... - VHS Casette Tape - Vu Meter - Scratched CD - 5K Potentiometer - Piece of wire (about 6 feet) - Soldering and other...
By: A14

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Gaming-Computer/
Build a Gaming Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/C70V/HH11HUNL/FNBC70VHH11HUNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/C70V/HH11HUNL/FNBC70VHH11HUNL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/C70V/HH11HUNL/FNBC70VHH11HUNL.SMALL.jpg DooWeeOoh Today I'll be showing you how to put together an awesome gaming rig. Granted, it's not much different than building a regular PC but there are a few tips & recommendations I have for you guys. Before we begin, let's discuss what you'll need. ~~~ -CPU (Central Processing Unit, or processor) The sin...
By: DooWeeOoh

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:20:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Empty-5-12-Drive-Kitt-Scanner-Computer-Mod/
Kitt scanner computer mod for empty 5 1/2" drive cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/JBCD/HH2VZU6E/F13JBCDHH2VZU6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/JBCD/HH2VZU6E/F13JBCDHH2VZU6E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/JBCD/HH2VZU6E/F13JBCDHH2VZU6E.SMALL.jpg Gears4Brains This Instuctable is over a Kitt Scanner Computer mod. It was inspired from the NBC show, Knight Rider. I was wanting to mod my PC to mace it look cooler so I started to think up ways to do this. This project is quite basic unless you don't have perforated board (which I didn't at the time). It is a...
By: Gears4Brains

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 16:57:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cooling-an-enclosed-computer-desk-Ikea-Alex/
Cooling an enclosed computer desk - Ikea Alex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/43GZ/HH2VND3Z/FWD43GZHH2VND3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/43GZ/HH2VND3Z/FWD43GZHH2VND3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/43GZ/HH2VND3Z/FWD43GZHH2VND3Z.SMALL.jpg philbert95 This is my first Instructable. I bought a desk from Ikea, it has two legs on one side and a cabinet on the other to house the PC tower with a shelf for accessories (model name - Alex - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09932691/ ).  After having the desk for a couple of weeks the weather ...
By: philbert95

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 14:46:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-PC-power-supply-fan-without-needing-screwdri/
Fix a PC power supply fan without needing screwdrivers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ANMY/HH2VJ10K/FJLANMYHH2VJ10K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ANMY/HH2VJ10K/FJLANMYHH2VJ10K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ANMY/HH2VJ10K/FJLANMYHH2VJ10K.SMALL.jpg SuperTech-IT Ok, so your power supply fan has started making that BRRRrrrrRRRRrrrrrRRRRrrRRRRrrrr noise, and it's running slow. Maybe the fan has stopped altogether. Taking your computer to the shop is expensive, and most just replace the power supply anyway. Well, here's the quick fix that you can do with thin...
By: SuperTech-IT

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 10:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Break-a-Computer-P/
How to Break a Computer! =P - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/RAZT/HGZNN55G/FPDRAZTHGZNN55G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/RAZT/HGZNN55G/FPDRAZTHGZNN55G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/RAZT/HGZNN55G/FPDRAZTHGZNN55G.SMALL.jpg drakek42 Today, I Dr. Picklecircumflexficklesteinmoneybags will be showing you how to break the expensive hardware from which you are currently reading this from. That's right! We're going to break your computer the easy way! Using simple differential calculus, a swiffer duster, a toilet seat, and a gift fro...
By: drakek42

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tricks-for-computer-privacy/
Tricks for computer privacy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K0Y0/HGH6Y58E/FCPK0Y0HGH6Y58E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K0Y0/HGH6Y58E/FCPK0Y0HGH6Y58E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K0Y0/HGH6Y58E/FCPK0Y0HGH6Y58E.SMALL.jpg ghest1138 Here are a few tips for keeping what you're doing on your computer private. Great for illegaly playing games in school! Pin Your Tabs In both Chrome and Firefox, you can pin tabs. This not only shrinks them down to a hard-to-spot size, but also saves them the next time you open the browser. Just ...
By: ghest1138

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-DIY-PC-Case-Mod/
Iron Man DIY PC Case Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/UMFK/HFD1DEPC/F23UMFKHFD1DEPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/UMFK/HFD1DEPC/F23UMFKHFD1DEPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/UMFK/HFD1DEPC/F23UMFKHFD1DEPC.SMALL.jpg Major League Mods Tired of your old PC tower? Turn it into your very own Iron Man Case Mod. Follow these simple steps. What you will need: Old Computer Dremel Tool  Spray Paint (red/gold) Pencil 600 Grit Sandpaper DIY Iron Man Kit Removing the side panel of the PC Remove the side...
By: Major League Mods

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:27:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PSU-To-Power-Station-Rebuild/
PSU To Power Station Rebuild - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/GJUD/HFBK969D/FM6GJUDHFBK969D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/GJUD/HFBK969D/FM6GJUDHFBK969D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/GJUD/HFBK969D/FM6GJUDHFBK969D.SMALL.jpg ahelm3 Take a computer Power Supply Unit and turn it into a usable power station for small electronics  Gather Materials First I would like to start off by saying thanks for checking out this instructable. Second, this is just a revision of my original psu repurposing. Same rules apply, don't open the u...
By: ahelm3

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:28:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easily-adjusting-the-Volume-with-Hotkeys-Win-7/
Easily adjusting the Volume with Hotkeys (Win 7) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/J4H4/HF23QDI3/F1NJ4H4HF23QDI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/J4H4/HF23QDI3/F1NJ4H4HF23QDI3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/J4H4/HF23QDI3/F1NJ4H4HF23QDI3.SMALL.jpg shad0w-beast Hello there and welcome to my first instructable! In this instructable I will demonstrate how to adjust the volume with just a hotkey. I will be doing this in windows 7. What you will need. Autohotkey [Download Link] A Text Editor. For now since you are just starting with autohotkey the ...
By: shad0w-beast

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:48:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Connecting-to-the-Virtual-Computing-Lab-VCL/
Connecting to the Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/TWW4/HFPTJQ95/FPUTWW4HFPTJQ95.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/TWW4/HFPTJQ95/FPUTWW4HFPTJQ95.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/TWW4/HFPTJQ95/FPUTWW4HFPTJQ95.SMALL.jpg jhilto1 Welcome to the Virtual Computing Lab setup instructions. Complete the following steps to get connected to the VCL and begin your lab assignment. Check Your Browser It’s recommended that you use the newest version of Mozilla Firefox. Check which version you have and if an updat...
By: jhilto1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:45:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Port-Access-Hub-remote/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SMALL.jpg DIYPerks This homemade unit provides remote access to all the ports and devices that would otherwise be on the PC itself, meaning that the PC can be elsewhere (where you can't hear it!). As far as I know, it is unique!
By: DIYPerks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:13:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/computer-folder-prank/
computer folder prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/U9KQ/HEBNGVVC/FQIU9KQHEBNGVVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/U9KQ/HEBNGVVC/FQIU9KQHEBNGVVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/U9KQ/HEBNGVVC/FQIU9KQHEBNGVVC.SMALL.jpg crazy lazy man THIS PRANK IS SO EASY BUT A FUNNY WAY TO  CLEBRTE APRIL HAPPY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATDAY SUnDAY OF COURSE THE " " CODE JUST copyTHIS:%windir%\system32\shutdown.exe and then LONGcut THIS STEP IS SO SIMPLE JUST NEED TO RIGHT CLICK AND GO TO "NEW" YOUWILL FIND THIS...
By: crazy lazy man

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:38:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Homemade-All-in-One-PC/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/BYBP/HE7DAPTL/FV3BYBPHE7DAPTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/BYBP/HE7DAPTL/FV3BYBPHE7DAPTL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/BYBP/HE7DAPTL/FV3BYBPHE7DAPTL.SMALL.jpg ljuwana This is my homemade ALL IN ONE PC. The case made from plastic box painted in black and mounted in the rear monitor with 4 screws. and power supply as well as for foot. Specification : Intel Pentium DualCore @1,8MHz 2GB of RAM 160GB Hardisk 16 Inch Monitor widescreen (Philips 160E) No DVD write/CDRO...
By: ljuwana

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:48:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-computerbasics-compatibility-and-/
How to build a computer(basics, compatibility and construction) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/EDPZ/HE07PBX4/FWUEDPZHE07PBX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/EDPZ/HE07PBX4/FWUEDPZHE07PBX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/EDPZ/HE07PBX4/FWUEDPZHE07PBX4.SMALL.jpg hailfire91 Most computer building tutorials only tell you how to assemble the components of a computer. Before this can happen parts must be purchased. I don't want to guide you blindly in to buying whatever I am building, so my goal is to tell you about the parts that you are buying so that you can build the ...
By: hailfire91

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:54:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unlock-Hard-Drive-Password-Protected-File/
Unlock Hard Drive Password Protected File - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SMALL.jpg ROD917 This instructable will show you how to get around a password protected file. Suppose your computer won’t boot up and you don’t have any way to access your important files. Don’t worry there are several ways to access your files. I had an old emachines laptop computer running XP Home edition and it w...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:28:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-PI-Sreen-Saver/
Creating a PI Sreen Saver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/DZS1/HDOVW2ZR/F5ODZS1HDOVW2ZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/DZS1/HDOVW2ZR/F5ODZS1HDOVW2ZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/DZS1/HDOVW2ZR/F5ODZS1HDOVW2ZR.SMALL.jpg zews Hello Hello welcome in this Instructables we are going to make a pi screen saver. If your a complete and total math geek then you should like this Instructables. One time when i was 11(I'm 13) i thought it would be cool if i could make a screen saver that i liked(I'm a math geek). My older brother t...
By: zews

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 21:44:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chat-Room-With-Notepad/
How to make a Chat Room (With Notepad) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/UFHQ/HDOVWGJA/FGJUFHQHDOVWGJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/UFHQ/HDOVWGJA/FGJUFHQHDOVWGJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/UFHQ/HDOVWGJA/FGJUFHQHDOVWGJA.SMALL.jpg shotgunshane This Instructable shows you how to make a Chat Room with the free windows application called Notepad. This program was not copied and pasted, it was made from scratch, you can copy and paste it (If you do not want to learn the code). What did I make? I made a chat room with notepad, I just used my c...
By: shotgunshane

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:09:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quit-Wasting-Money-on-Computer-Software-You-Dont-/
Quit Wasting Money on Computer Software You Don't Need!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/XHYU/HDOW3R8N/F7IXHYUHDOW3R8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/XHYU/HDOW3R8N/F7IXHYUHDOW3R8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/XHYU/HDOW3R8N/F7IXHYUHDOW3R8N.SMALL.jpg Jetman50 I am an A+ Certified Computer Technician with 24+ years of experience and I am hoping to share some of my knowledge and experience with the people here at Instructables. This guide is for everyone from newbie to experienced user. This guide will help fix most computer problems, (viruses, spyware a...
By: Jetman50

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 06:02:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cardboard-Computer/
The Cardboard Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DF26/HDOW9Y7F/F3PDF26HDOW9Y7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DF26/HDOW9Y7F/F3PDF26HDOW9Y7F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DF26/HDOW9Y7F/F3PDF26HDOW9Y7F.SMALL.jpg sunFlow3r Hey everybody!  This is the cardboard computer case I made.  I had an old ancient Dell Dimension 2400 that was in serious need of a make over, just in time for the Cardboard and Duck Tape contest! Even though it seems like it would be very hard, taking apart a computer and putting it back together a...
By: sunFlow3r

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:14:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Running-3-monitors-by-installing-second-PCI-Expres/
Running 3 monitors by installing second PCI Express card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/U71H/HD4VG2OK/FEPU71HHD4VG2OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/U71H/HD4VG2OK/FEPU71HHD4VG2OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/U71H/HD4VG2OK/FEPU71HHD4VG2OK.SMALL.jpg MikeKulls I wanted to run 3 monitors on my PC but it only had a single video card slot. That meant I could only run 1 video card and a single video card usually only supports 2 monitors. Some high end cards support 3 or more monitors but of course I wanted to do this on the cheap! I'd heard it was possible to...
By: MikeKulls

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:24:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Computer-2/
How To Build A Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/67BH/HDHXNP33/FJ567BHHDHXNP33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/67BH/HDHXNP33/FJ567BHHDHXNP33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/67BH/HDHXNP33/FJ567BHHDHXNP33.SMALL.jpg smitty16 Computers are less complicated than they seem. when your building your computer  make sure you buy your motherboard first  because all the other pieces you buy need to be compatible with your motherboard or the computer wont work properly. Another precaution to take is static, static will damage you...
By: smitty16

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:13:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fake-html-virus-IE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/Q0DV/HD8TWN9R/FRYQ0DVHD8TWN9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/Q0DV/HD8TWN9R/FRYQ0DVHD8TWN9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/Q0DV/HD8TWN9R/FRYQ0DVHD8TWN9R.SMALL.jpg Arjun Palakkazhi Creating an html fake virus is very simple...just need to learn some javascript... 1. Open notepad... 2. Type the following code      function openWin() { myWindow=window.open("","","width=200,height=100"); myWindow.document.write("This is 'myWindow'"); } . . 3. Save it with extension 'htm...
By: Arjun Palakkazhi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:51:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mineral-Oil-Cooled-Old-Laptop/
Mineral Oil-Cooled Old Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/ND7R/HD4V4049/FZ3ND7RHD4V4049.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/ND7R/HD4V4049/FZ3ND7RHD4V4049.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/ND7R/HD4V4049/FZ3ND7RHD4V4049.SMALL.jpg schou I will start off with why I did this to a laptop in the first place so if you don't really care, skip to the other steps. The Asus UL80VT served me well for two years until the screen started flickering with white lines and squeal with a high pitched sound inherent of a dying capacitor . For a whil...
By: schou

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:02:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Custom-Computer/
How to Build a Custom Computer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/SNCV/HD4VDCU3/FUBSNCVHD4VDCU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/SNCV/HD4VDCU3/FUBSNCVHD4VDCU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/SNCV/HD4VDCU3/FUBSNCVHD4VDCU3.SMALL.jpg lwmulkey This Instructable will show how to assemble a custom computer from it's basic parts available online or in electronic retail stores.  Manual assembly has a number of benefits including lower cost, the power to build a machine tailed to the user's needs, and the pride of having completed a technical ...
By: lwmulkey

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:59:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Wireless-Pocket-Mouse/
Altoids Wireless Pocket Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/YP6N/HCJODFAY/FILYP6NHCJODFAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/YP6N/HCJODFAY/FILYP6NHCJODFAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/YP6N/HCJODFAY/FILYP6NHCJODFAY.SMALL.jpg luisazmouz This is an awesome project to do with one of the many Altoids tins you have laying around. All you need is: - Altoids tin - Mini Wireless Mouse - Blue Scotch tape - Batteries (of course) - Foam, or something similar The mouse I used was one like this one: - http://bit.ly/XhZVD5 Lets get started! ...
By: luisazmouz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:50:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Nexus-7-first-thoughts/
Google Nexus 7: first thoughts. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/DBA7/HC9MI6XO/F2RDBA7HC9MI6XO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/DBA7/HC9MI6XO/F2RDBA7HC9MI6XO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/DBA7/HC9MI6XO/F2RDBA7HC9MI6XO.SMALL.jpg Computothought People are saying the palmtops and the touchpads are the new desktop. I sort of agree and disagree with that comment. You will have to pry the desktop out of my hand, but I have no problem using a pad. The new arm processor is taking over in the IT World where the I386 aka x86 based systems are begi...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:32:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Monitor-Speaker-Mount/
Monitor Speaker Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/ICSH/HAQ3CKKN/F45ICSHHAQ3CKKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/ICSH/HAQ3CKKN/F45ICSHHAQ3CKKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/ICSH/HAQ3CKKN/F45ICSHHAQ3CKKN.SMALL.jpg dlewisa I've been having these speakers clutter up my desk for a long time and I finally decided to declutter my desktop and hiding the wires came as an added bonus. The benefit of this method is that it cost me $6. What You Need ---1/2" PVC electrical conduit (it's much cheaper than the drinking water k...
By: dlewisa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:04:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Getting-started-with-Raspberry-Pi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/718I/HAQ37SUM/FZF718IHAQ37SUM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/718I/HAQ37SUM/FZF718IHAQ37SUM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/718I/HAQ37SUM/FZF718IHAQ37SUM.SMALL.jpg Beta Mode What is better than a $35 computer? A $35 computer that is the size of a deck of cards! The Raspberry Pi is the newest linux computer on the block. The Raspberry Pi was created by Eben Upton. This Guide is what you need to get started with raspberry pi! null null null null
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:26:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-IN-A-DESK/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/JVGD/HAWBW7O2/FE6JVGDHAWBW7O2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/JVGD/HAWBW7O2/FE6JVGDHAWBW7O2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/JVGD/HAWBW7O2/FE6JVGDHAWBW7O2.SMALL.jpg carter383 after 6 months of hard graft between January 2012 and June 2012 the desk was finally born. on the 16th of august the desk reached the local paper.  the desk is made almost all from recycled materials. the screen will eventually rise up out of the desk(once i have sourced some lead weights) the comp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:30:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/wireless-mouse-in-a-nes-gamepad-3/
wireless mouse in a nes gamepad 3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/WVHT/HAQ37SXW/F0DWVHTHAQ37SXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/WVHT/HAQ37SXW/F0DWVHTHAQ37SXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/WVHT/HAQ37SXW/F0DWVHTHAQ37SXW.SMALL.jpg champx Here is my third version of the mouse nes the original nes mouse was made by MrPumpernickel you can see the original at: http://threepercentdone.com/#12 it is shorter, better design, more ergonomic than my V2 and with logitech electronics first, cut and keep the necessary elements that is to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:17:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-POF-home-user-network/
Building POF home user network - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/NZ0C/HANABVXH/FGKNZ0CHANABVXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/NZ0C/HANABVXH/FGKNZ0CHANABVXH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/NZ0C/HANABVXH/FGKNZ0CHANABVXH.SMALL.jpg Milen Nowadays there are two known for the majority of the Internet users possibilities to build their home network – one based on Ethernet solution using the UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable; and the second one based on the WI FI technology.     Both used techniques have their disadvantages:     For t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:06:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-timer-with-notepad/
How to make a timer with notepad. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/I2MV/HAFHLAPJ/FNRI2MVHAFHLAPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/I2MV/HAFHLAPJ/FNRI2MVHAFHLAPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/I2MV/HAFHLAPJ/FNRI2MVHAFHLAPJ.SMALL.gif HiPoweredHacker Open notepad. Here's a base code frame that you can use to make a timer. @echo off color 0a :1 pause timeout 60 goto 1 color changes the color combination in the application file timeout set the time in seconds the :1 and the goto 1 loops the timer so that it stops and resets so you can start it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:42:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pendrive-computer/
Pendrive computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/91EN/H9X3JIKC/F0J91ENH9X3JIKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/91EN/H9X3JIKC/F0J91ENH9X3JIKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/91EN/H9X3JIKC/F0J91ENH9X3JIKC.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog All you need to get started is a 2 gig pendrive that's laying around.   Here is the reason to do it.  You have higher internet security when it comes to browsing, online banking, onlline shopping, and online bill pay.   Plus it is your personal 'computer' that you can plug into any computer capable ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:58:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-a-Millennium-Falcon-into-a-PC/
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SMALL.jpg BradJordan I wanted to build a unique computer to hook up to my TV to watch movies. I searched the Internet for a while trying to get an idea of what I could make it out of and finally ran across the 1979 Kenner Millennium Falcon. While I was searching I found only a few other people that have modded this, one...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:24:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silent-Wooden-PC-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/3D03/H9G11KOO/FO33D03H9G11KOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/3D03/H9G11KOO/FO33D03H9G11KOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/3D03/H9G11KOO/FO33D03H9G11KOO.SMALL.jpg DIYPerks In this video I show the features of my homemade silent wooden PC case, and how I built it. You should get an idea about how layout affects airflow, and there are some nifty silencing ideas too!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:59:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-Varied-Computer-Case-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/9ZKN/H97K2B9B/F009ZKNH97K2B9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/9ZKN/H97K2B9B/F009ZKNH97K2B9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/9ZKN/H97K2B9B/F009ZKNH97K2B9B.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk Before I started creating Robots and Film props I spent most of my time taking computers apart and working out new case designs for them to make them look more attractive. Over the years I have built computers into suit cases and created hang on the wall computers. Th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 10:25:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12v-to-7v-Molex-Fan-Switch/
12v to 7v Molex Fan Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/AGNZ/H97JYBZF/FZLAGNZH97JYBZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/AGNZ/H97JYBZF/FZLAGNZH97JYBZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/AGNZ/H97JYBZF/FZLAGNZH97JYBZF.SMALL.jpg vanwazltoff When you have high performance fans [high CFM and static pressure] your fans tend to be pretty noisy [over 20dBA] when you use them at 12v. I will show you how to make a simple 12v to 7v switch so you can silence your fans on demand but not lose the 12v for those high performance moments. Before thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:44:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R2D2-Computer-Case-Mod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios R2D2  Computer http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk I have a bit of a passion for building unusual computer cases and have spent many years trying to come up with different types of designs. I have always wanted to make a full size R2D2. Combining my desire to make a full size R2D2 and computer modding re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:36:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-PC-chassis-MOD-MOD-case-PC/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/1E3R/H91LKTHR/FXL1E3RH91LKTHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/1E3R/H91LKTHR/FXL1E3RH91LKTHR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/1E3R/H91LKTHR/FXL1E3RH91LKTHR.SMALL.jpg NegroJ Here's some photo of my brand new chassis. I take an old and ugly chassis and I try to make a new one with some spray color and lot of time. This is the forst attemp to make something like this. I had some problem with the plastic frontal panel: the spray color didn't attach so I sandpapered it; and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 05:07:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ctrl-Esc-duplicates-this-functionality/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/Z1DC/H8LVX66J/FDJZ1DCH8LVX66J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/Z1DC/H8LVX66J/FDJZ1DCH8LVX66J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/Z1DC/H8LVX66J/FDJZ1DCH8LVX66J.SMALL.jpg GuruBrew This is the final part five of our FrankenCube build as it is completed and revealed in this special Halloween video blog edition. A lot of work went into this build but it was fun and very satisfying to see the final product. We took some old and new parts to construct a real working, custom comput...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:17:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Desk-Modding/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/3B60/H8CVGD16/FJW3B60H8CVGD16.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/3B60/H8CVGD16/FJW3B60H8CVGD16.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/3B60/H8CVGD16/FJW3B60H8CVGD16.SMALL.jpg shd128 Computer Desk Modding done by my father, my boyfriend and me. Stil in progress
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:48:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GEEK-TO-YOU-How-to-safely-troubleshoot-clean-an/
GEEK-TO-YOU: How to safely troubleshoot, clean, and repair a computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/6U7E/H6S412HL/F1U6U7EH6S412HL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/6U7E/H6S412HL/F1U6U7EH6S412HL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/6U7E/H6S412HL/F1U6U7EH6S412HL.SMALL.jpg darman12 This Instructable will teach you some basic rules to follow when working in the inside of your computer.  ***Disclaimer*** I take no responsibility for any damage caused to your computer. I am not yet certified as a computer technician, so I may not be knowledgeable in all aspects of computer safet...
By: darman12

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-computer-or-PC/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5ZVJ/H703OOA7/FDQ5ZVJH703OOA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5ZVJ/H703OOA7/FDQ5ZVJH703OOA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5ZVJ/H703OOA7/FDQ5ZVJH703OOA7.SMALL.jpg nukem384 Watch and learn how to put together your own PC in no time! Song: Deliberate Thought by incompetech.com
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:33:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GEEK-TO-YOU-How-to-take-care-of-your-computer/
GEEK-TO-YOU: How to take care of your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/3KQK/H6S49GI6/FKU3KQKH6S49GI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/3KQK/H6S49GI6/FKU3KQKH6S49GI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/3KQK/H6S49GI6/FKU3KQKH6S49GI6.SMALL.jpg darman12 The second Instructable in the GEEK-TO-YOU series, "How to take care of your computer" will guide you on how to take better care of your computer to improve and maintain it's longevity and efficiency. This may not look like many steps, but there is plenty of information on each one!  Heat: A c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 13:08:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Amp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/5EXB/H6DWPLHO/F5T5EXBH6DWPLHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/5EXB/H6DWPLHO/F5T5EXBH6DWPLHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/5EXB/H6DWPLHO/F5T5EXBH6DWPLHO.SMALL.jpg mblicker I made this out of a old computer case. A old speaker and a cheap surround sound sub woofer amp. I cut a hole open in the computer tower with a grinder and   and painted it yellow. Then I took the sub amp and took all the parts out of it and set them up inside the computer tower. I had to grind a li...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:43:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Record-Your-computer-screen/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/VQIC/H673CX6C/FYKVQICH673CX6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/VQIC/H673CX6C/FYKVQICH673CX6C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/VQIC/H673CX6C/FYKVQICH673CX6C.SMALL.jpg Ripstar117 Download pack: http://www.mediafire.com/?x9bt6t8j6596vjr My website: http://www.thetechmaster117.tk MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!! UPDATE: I have a link to download everything you need in a zip file YOU DON'T NEED WinRar windows should be able to extract it on its own How to record your computer screen F...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:31:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-your-pc-look-like-ironmans-computer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/BBRV/H63P3SBJ/F8ZBBRVH63P3SBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/BBRV/H63P3SBJ/F8ZBBRVH63P3SBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/BBRV/H63P3SBJ/F8ZBBRVH63P3SBJ.SMALL.jpg csantiago2 hi, in this instructable i will teach you how to get a jarvis like pc. first off you will need to download rain meter. this is the link for the rainmeter software, (http://rainmeter.net/cms/) if it doesnt open when you click on it, copy and paste it in your adress bar on the top of your browser. the...
By: csantiago2

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:27:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disable-Delete-the-Administrator-Account-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/U6QV/H5Y9VRWT/F8HU6QVH5Y9VRWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/U6QV/H5Y9VRWT/F8HU6QVH5Y9VRWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/U6QV/H5Y9VRWT/F8HU6QVH5Y9VRWT.SMALL.jpg Abunelaiyo First, open "All Programs" in the "Start Menu" and then click on "Accessories". Look for "Command Prompt" and right click it, then select "Run as administrator" Click on "Yes" if it asks you, Do you want the following program to make changes to your computer? Once command prompt opens, type: net use...
By: Abunelaiyo

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